Richard Jackson Jr. (July 3, 1764 – April 18, 1838) was a U.S. Representative from Rhode Island. Born in Providence in the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Jackson completed preparatory studies in the schools of Providence and Pomfret, Connecticut.He entered the mercantile and cotton manufacturing businesses.He served as president of the Washington Insurance Co., Providence, Rhode Island from 1800 to 1838.